Early Years Practitioner

Position Title

Early Years Practitioner

Easthouses Primary School/Mayfield Early Learning Centre

Permanent

20.5 hours per week

Wednesday 08:00‑16:15, Thursday 08:15‑16:45, Friday 08:15‑13:00

£20,012.53 per annum (based on 20.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year)

• Practitioner level qualification, HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7
• SVQ Social Services (Children & Young people) at SCQF 7 or equivalent
• SVQ 3 Child Care and Education
• SVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education
• SVQ Children's Care learning and Development SCQF 7
• HNC Childcare and Education
• HNC Working with Children in Early Years
• HNC Early Education and Childcare (at SCQF level 7)
• Qualifications previously recognised for SNNEB/NNEB registration may be acceptable
• Up‑to‑date first‑aid certificate

• Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007
• Must not be barred from working with children
• PVG Scheme membership required; applicant will join/update the scheme prior to employment (cost borne by applicant)
• Disclosure Scotland certificate will be issued for 14 days; must be accessed and shared with employer within this period
• Additional application may be required if certificate is not accessed within 14 days, incurring additional cost

• Assistance available for applicants with difficulty applying or requiring reasonable adjustments for disabilities
• Midlothian Council is transforming service delivery; internal candidates may be interviewed earlier and there may be a slight delay in outcomes
• Trainees of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, individuals with disabilities, or care‑experienced young people who have previously been a looked‑after child are eligible for a guaranteed interview if they meet essential criteria

Closing Date:
Monday 12 h January
Interview Date:
Monday 19 h January